Wd 40 Co.
- WDFC ยท Nasdaq
- Miscellaneous Chemical Products
- San Diego, CA
- 753 employees
- CIK 0000105132
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- Steve Brass President and chief executive officer of WD-40 Company 8-K, 2026-10-21
- Steven A. Brass CEO and President 4, 2025-10-29
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Keith Stauffer Chief Financial Officer 3, 2026-11-06 - Sara Kathleen Hyzer VP, Finance & CFO 4, 2025-10-29
- Sara K. Hyzer Vice President, Finance 8-K, 2026-09-03
- Patricia Q. Olsem Division President, Americas 4, 2026-08-14
What leadership is saying
“Fiscal year 2026 demonstrated the resilience of our business and the strength of our execution”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed October 21, 2026
Wd 40 Co is a U.S. public company in miscellaneous chemical products (SIC 2890), headquartered in San Diego, CA. It trades as WDFC on Nasdaq. Revenue was $688M in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, +11.0% from the year before. It reported about 753 employees. Steve Brass is President and chief executive officer of WD-40 Company.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $688M 10-K, 2026-10-26 | $620M 10-K, 2026-10-26 | $591M 10-K, 2026-10-26 | $537M 10-K, 2025-10-27 | $519M 10-K, 2024-10-21 |
| Operating income | $109M 10-K, 2026-10-26 | $104M 10-K, 2026-10-26 | $96.4M 10-K, 2026-10-26 | $89.7M 10-K, 2025-10-27 | $87.3M 10-K, 2024-10-21 |
| SG&A | $225M 10-K, 2026-10-26 | $200M 10-K, 2026-10-26 | $184M 10-K, 2026-10-26 | $155M 10-K, 2025-10-27 | $139M 10-K, 2024-10-21 |
| Net income | $82.3M 10-K, 2026-10-26 | $91.0M 10-K, 2026-10-26 | $69.6M 10-K, 2026-10-26 | $66.0M 10-K, 2025-10-27 | $67.3M 10-K, 2024-10-21 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Brass President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at WD-40 Company | President and chief executive officer of WD-40 Company | 8-K, 2026-10-21 |
| Steven A. Brass | CEO and President | 4, 2025-10-29 |
| Chief Financial Officer | WD-40 Company | Chief Financial Officer | 3, 2026-11-06 |
| Sara Kathleen Hyzer | VP, Finance & CFO | 4, 2025-10-29 |
| Sara K. Hyzer | Vice President, Finance | 8-K, 2026-09-03 |
| Patricia Q. Olsem Division President, WD-40 Company | Division President, Americas | 4, 2026-08-14 |
| Phenix Q. Kiamilev | VP, GC & Chief Compliance Ofcr | 4, 2025-10-29 |
| Jeffrey G. Lindeman | VP, Chief People, Cult. & Cap. | 4, 2025-10-28 |
| | VP, Corporate Controller & CAO | 3, 2026-07-08 |
| | PAO | 8-K, 2026-06-04 |
| Christophe Paul Cloez | Managing Director, EIMEA | 3, 2026-04-06 |
| William B. Noble | Group Managing Director | 4, 2025-10-29 |
| | Director | 10-K, 2025-10-27 |
| ANNE G. SAUNDERS | Director | 10-K, 2025-10-27 |
| CYNTHIA B. BURKS | Director | 10-K, 2025-10-27 |
| DANIEL T. CARTER | Director | 10-K, 2025-10-27 |
What Wd 40 Co does
WD-40 Company is a global marketing organization dedicated to creating positive lasting memories by developing and selling products that solve problems in workshops, factories and homes around the world. The Company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 13.4 million (as of October 20, 2026) | 10-K, October 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $3.2B (as of February 28, 2026) | 10-K, October 26, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 3 (period ending August 31, 2026) | 10-K, October 26, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting December 11, 2026 (filed October 30, 2026) | DEF 14A, October 30, 2026 |
| Auditor | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (San Diego, California) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 | Patricia Q. Olsem Division President, Americas | Sale | 200 | $47K | Form 4, August 14, 2026 |
| August 10, 2026 | Patricia Q. Olsem Division President, Americas | Sale | 300 | $70K | Form 4, August 12, 2026 |
| February 5, 2026 | David Pendarvis Director | Buy | 424 | $105K | Form 4, February 6, 2026 |
| October 30, 2025 | Eric Etchart Director | Buy | 500 | $97K | Form 4, October 30, 2025 |
| October 30, 2025 | David Pendarvis Director | Buy | 523 | $103K | Form 4, October 30, 2025 |
| October 28, 2025 | Phenix Q. Kiamilev VP, GC & Chief Compliance Ofcr | Buy | 55 | $11K | Form 4, October 29, 2025 |
| October 28, 2025 | Steven A. Brass President and CEO | Buy | 362 | $73K | Form 4, October 29, 2025 |
| October 28, 2025 | Sara Kathleen Hyzer VP, Finance & CFO | Buy | 200 | $40K | Form 4, October 29, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-21
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-09-03
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-07-09
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-06-04
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-04-09
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-02-19
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-01-08
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-12-16
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2025-10-22
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-10-14
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
Frequently asked questions about Wd 40 Co
- What does Wd 40 Co do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "WD-40 Company is a global marketing organization dedicated to creating positive lasting memories by developing and selling products that solve problems in workshops, factories and homes around the world. The Company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in San Diego, California."
- What is Wd 40 Co's revenue?
- $688M for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, from its 10-K filed October 26, 2026.
- Is Wd 40 Co profitable?
- Wd 40 Co reported net income of $82.3M for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026.
- How many employees does Wd 40 Co have?
- About 753 as of August 31, 2026, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Wd 40 Co?
- Steve Brass, President and chief executive officer of WD-40 Company, as named in a 8-K filed October 21, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Wd 40 Co?
- Keith Stauffer, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 3 filed November 6, 2026.
- Where is Wd 40 Co headquartered?
- San Diego, CA.
- What is Wd 40 Co's stock ticker?
- WDFC on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Wd 40 Co in?
- Miscellaneous Chemical Products, SIC code 2890.
- What is Wd 40 Co's website?
- wd40company.com.
- When does Wd 40 Co report earnings next?
- January 20, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Wd 40 Co a public company?
- Yes. Wd 40 Co files with the SEC under CIK 0000105132 and trades as WDFC.
- Who audits Wd 40 Co?
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, San Diego, California, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Wd 40 Co are outstanding?
- 13.4 million shares as of October 20, 2026, from its 10-K filed October 26, 2026.
- What is Wd 40 Co's public float?
- $3.2B as of February 28, 2026, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed October 26, 2026.
- How many business segments does Wd 40 Co report?
- 3 reportable segments for the period ending August 31, 2026, from its 10-K filed October 26, 2026.
- When is Wd 40 Co's annual shareholder meeting?
- December 11, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed October 30, 2026.
- Have Wd 40 Co insiders traded stock recently?
- Since October 27, 2025, officers and directors reported 2 open-market sales worth about $117K and 7 purchases worth about $628K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Patricia Q. Olsem (Division President, Americas) sold 200 shares on August 13, 2026.